NetIQ Corporation is a leading provider of integrated systems and security management solutions that enhance information technology organizations ability to provide quality services. The company s knowledge-based service assurance products and solutions feature embedded knowledge and tools that better ensure operational integrity, manage service levels and risk and ensure policy compliance. Some of NetIQ s software products include the NetIQ Vulnerability Manager, the AppManager Suite and the Secure Password Administrator. These solutions offer performance and availability management, security management, configuration and vulnerability management and operational change control. In addition to its headquarters in San Jose, Calif., NetIQ Corporation has approximately 20 offices in North America, Asia and Europe.